Hose protector



P. ARVIA HOSE PROTECTOR Nov. 7, 1933.

Filed Deo.

Patented Nov. 7, 1933 HosE PROTECTOR Patsy Arvia, Chicago, Ill., assignor of one-half to Alfred J. Farkas, Chicago, Ill.

Application December 19, 1931 Serial No. 582,073

1 claim. (o1. .5ft- 70) This invention relates to an improved hose protector, and has for one of its principal objects the provision of an easily applied means whereby bootblacks in shining shoes can protect the 5. hose or socks of the customers from the accidental application of any blacking or polish thereto.

Another important object of the invention is the provision of a simple readily constructed con- 10V sequently economical means for application to human ankles, and particularly in conjunction with low shoes whereby the hosiery or socks will be protected against the Yaccidental contactof foreign substances therewith.

Another important object of the invention resides in the provision of a hose protector which on account of its inherent construction will positively remain in position under all circumstances, and therefore, will not be subject to slippage and consequent annoyance.

Other and further important objects of the invention will be apparent from the disclosures in the accompanying drawing and following specication.

The invention, in a preferred form, is illustrated in the drawing and hereinafter more fully described.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a portion of a human ankle in a shoe showing the improved hose protector of this invention in position.

Figure 2 is a plan view of one type of a protector.

Figure 3 is a plan view of another type.

Figure 4 is a sectional view showing the irnproved means for connecting the adjacent ends of the device when the same is placed in position.

Figure 5 illustrates a modication whereby a more adequate underlapping of the upper edge of a shoe is insured.

As shown in the drawing:

The reference numeral indicates generally the stocking or sock covering the ankle or lower portion of a human leg with a shoe l2 in position thereon.

It is generally known that in the shining of shoes by the ordinary bootblack, the possibilities of smearing blacking upon the socks or hosiery are considerable, and unless special care is taken, the hosiery is sometimes damaged to quite an extent.

In this particular invention, a strip of material, preferably resilient, such as rubber is placed around the ankle just above the upper edge of the shoe, this strip being shaped as shown at 14 and having a plurality of clips or the like at the edges thereof as at 16 for convenient attachment of the ends to each other in position.

In order that the device will properly extend under the upper edge of the shoe 12, a pair of reinforcing plates 18 also preferably of a resilient material such as rubber or the like, but possibly somewhat stiffer are provided, one at each side as best shown in Figures 1 and 2 for forcing the extending lower ends of the device down under the upper -edges of the shoe and retaining the same in position.

In Figures 3 is illustrated a similar device 20, this being adapted for application to a womansr ankle or the like, having clip elements 22 and with slightly differently shaped reinforcing elements 24.

It will be evident that the reinforcing elements may be omitted if desired, and that the material of the device itself can be of a wide variety of substances and also of different thicknesses and grades of resiliency while at the same time In Figure 5 is shown a modification wherein a clamping elementv 30 is attached to the side of the protective device 32 by means of rivets 34 or in some other convenient manner, and this is formed with a coiled spring or the like 36 whereby one end of the outer portion is normally forced into contact with the corresponding end of the inner portion and will, therefore, grip the upper edge of the shoe 12 upon a preliminary depression of the handle element 38 and insertion of the gripping member into proper position over the shoe. This positively insures a proper relation between the protective device, the shoe itself, and the ankle of the person to whom the apparatus is applied, it being recognized that slight variations in the shape of the human foot may produce corresponding variations in the tension or resilient application of the device with consequent unsatisfactory results if a gap be left between the lower edge of the protector and the upper edge of the shoe.

The device itself can be readily applied and as readily removed, is very economical of manufacture, and will meet a crying need by insuring proper protection of the hosiery, consequentlyv pleasing the customer and stimulating considerable of a demand for the devices themselves. Furthermore, the same may be employed by the individual himself or herself either for protecting the hose while polishing footwear, and also may be conveniently donned in muddy or rainy weather for a similar purpose. The compactness of the device renders it susceptible of ready transportation in the event of a contemplated use, and the resultant low price will render it desirable from an economy standpoint.

I am aware that many changes may be made and numerous details of construction varied throughout a wide range without departing from the principles of this invetnion, and I, therefore, do not purpose limiting the patent granted hereon otherwise than as necessitated by the prior art.

I claim as my invention:

A hose protector, comprising a strip of material adapted to be applied about the ankle of a wearer above the shoe, and with depending edges adapted to be tucked under the upper edge of the shoe, and means for retaining the same in position on the ankle, said means comprising correspondingly situated snap elements at the ends of the device, and additional means for maintaining the lower edges under the upper edges of the shoe, said means comprising stiffening strips applied to the material adjacent the said lower edges upon the inside thereof, and extending upwardlyl for approximately one-third the height thereof.

PATSY ARVIA. 

